Company Description

The Group Hospitality is a New York-based multi-concept restaurant group behind Boucherie, Olio e Più and Omakase Room. We build restaurants that feel both considered and alive, where exceptional food and beverage are matched by a team that genuinely loves what they do. We are growing, and we invest in the people who grow with us.

Role Description

The Group Hospitality is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Events to lead and elevate our events operation. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving revenue, delivering exceptional client experiences, and building a best-in-class events team across our portfolio of venues and properties.

What You'll Do

Sales & business development

Build and maintain a pipeline of corporate, social, and branded event clients
Drive aggressive outbound sales efforts to grow event revenue across all restaurant concepts and cities
Develop promotional packages, seasonal offerings, and partnership initiatives to grow bookings
Meet or exceed revenue targets and deliver monthly and quarterly forecasts

Market strategy & expansion

Identify untapped markets and missed opportunities, developing tailored go-to-market strategies for each city
Create a cohesive multi-city event strategy, including pricing structures, capacity standards, menu frameworks, and service models

Event product & experience design

Partner with Culinary and Operations to develop concept-appropriate event menus, experiences, and capabilities
Ensure flawless, high-touch guest experiences that reflect The Group Hospitality's brand standards
Process, enablement & tooling
Develop scalable processes, SOPs, and toolkits for the event team and restaurant leadership
Oversee the full event lifecycle from inquiry to contract, planning, day-of execution, and post-event follow-up

Team leadership

Build and lead a high-performing events team, including event sales managers as growth allows
Coach, mentor, and motivate team members to exceed sales targets and provide best-in-class service
Cross-functional collaboration & stakeholder management
Foster strong relationships with GMs, chefs, and market leaders to align event operations with daily service
Act as escalation point for high-profile and VIP clients
Support Operations with training and execution standards for private dining across markets

Revenue management & performance

Partner with Finance to evaluate pricing, margin performance, and revenue optimization
Meet or exceed revenue targets and deliver monthly and quarterly forecasts
Work closely with Marketing to build event-specific collateral, digital assets, and campaigns

What We're Looking For

7+ years of events management experience within upscale hospitality, restaurants, or a related field
Proven track record of driving events revenue and managing large-scale, high-profile events across multiple cities
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and client relations skills
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as events require

Why Join Us

At The Group Hospitality, we believe great events start with great people. You'll be joining a passionate, driven team with a shared commitment to excellence and the autonomy to make your mark on every experience we create.

Compensation

$100 - $120k/yr + Commission + Bonus

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